February 8th 2025.
Sonya Deville, a professional wrestler, is among the several superstars who have been released from their contracts. This includes former WWE champions and even a Hall of Famer. The recent episode of SmackDown on Netflix revealed that Final Testament members Akam and Rezar, along with their manager Paul Ellering, have also been let go. Other names on the list include Cedric Alexander and UK wrestler Blair Davenport, who were cut just three months after previous releases such as Indi Hartwell, Baron Corbin, and Tegan Nox.
One of the notable names on the list is former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Sonya Deville. It has been reported that her contract, which is set to expire in a few weeks, will not be renewed, making her a free agent. According to sources, the calls informing the talent of their releases were made around the start of SmackDown. It is believed that Cedric Alexander, a former cruiserweight and tag team champion, may join rival company All Elite Wrestling, where his former Hurt Business teammates Shelton Benjamin, MVP, and Bobby Lashley are currently signed as members of the Hurt Syndicate.
As SmackDown began on Friday, Alexander took to social media to address his departure after almost a decade with the company, which began with the Cruiserweight Classic. He mentioned his 90-day non-compete clause and thanked the company for the past 8 1/2 years. He expressed his passion for professional wrestling and his determination to continue pursuing it until the universe has other plans for him.
Sonya, who first appeared on the 2015 series of Tough Enough, has been with the company for a decade. She made her debut on NXT before being called up to Raw in 2017. However, she went on a hiatus in August 2020 after a real-life incident at her home. She returned to the ring in January 2021 as an authority figure on screen, before eventually returning to the active roster.
Blair Davenport, who also goes by her real name Bea Priestley, has been with the company for less than eight months since being called up to SmackDown. Despite her undeniable talent, she failed to make a significant impact on the main roster. Reports suggest that there were no creative plans for her on the blue brand, and her release has sparked interest from multiple promotions around the world.
Davenport's last match was in November 2024, where she lost to United States Champion Chelsea Green in a Triple Threat match with Bianca Belair on SmackDown. Another team, AOP, has also been released. The duo, consisting of Akam and Rezar, have been absent from TV in recent weeks. They were initially released in September 2020, but were re-signed in 2022. However, they only made their return to the ring at the beginning of 2024 as part of the Final Testament, alongside Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux. Despite their feud with the Wyatt Sicks, they rarely appeared on TV, with their last match being on Main Event in December.
According to reports, AOP had some controversies outside of wrestling, including a planned show and promotion that never took off. These issues may have contributed to their release from the company. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing them, calling their hotline, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They are always on the lookout for interesting stories and would love to hear from you.
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